2016 Leveling Kit Shock querstions
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Mine is 2wd, but when i was looking at the hockey puck level kits, they were offered in packages with new extended shocks on some websites. I don't know about the stock 4x4 setup. I'm trying to remember, but I feel like I've seen threads and videos of people just putting the 2" pucks in, and alignment, without doing anything else? Sometimes I think other small upgraded parts may be needed, to hit the right angles with everything.
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it depends how the shocks sit now....if they sit with 1/3 tube exposure at rest, a level kit will probally move the tube exposure to 2/3
if they sit at 2/3rds now, a level kit will like cause the shock to bottom out on expansion
but basically yes, there are different size shocks avail depending on 0, 2, 4, etc inches of lift.
if they sit at 2/3rds now, a level kit will like cause the shock to bottom out on expansion
but basically yes, there are different size shocks avail depending on 0, 2, 4, etc inches of lift.
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There are leveling kits that go on the knuckle that don't affect the length of travel of the shocks. Easy and cheap.
Here's an example:
https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-le...-kit-514c.html
Here's an example:
https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-le...-kit-514c.html
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I have been digging hard into this, as I am about to level mine. Like mentioned above, it all depends on your current shocks. From what I have seen, 2" or less you can get away with using the stock length shocks, but will want to updgrade the shocks at some point in the near future. Anything over 2" and you need new shocks. I will be going with the rough country kit that is shown above since their pucks are actually molded to the same shape as the coil mount.
Obviously there are better kits/options for leveling your truck, but not everyone has a couple of grand laying around for a Carli kit.
Obviously there are better kits/options for leveling your truck, but not everyone has a couple of grand laying around for a Carli kit.
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I am putting on Bushwacker fender flares (still looking for proper offset) , with 35x12.5x20. I will also put on a Firestone set of airbags. I have been researching Leveling kits. From the Rough County 2" kit (Mentioned above) for 59.99 with lots of great reviews to the Carli 2.5 for 2300 (do not need that). My questions are as follows; Why would one style of truck have 3 different sizes 1.5, 2.0, 2.5" wouldn't only one size actually level your truck? Do you really not need shocks for the rough country 2" leveling kit?
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I am putting on Bushwacker fender flares (still looking for proper offset) , with 35x12.5x20. I will also put on a Firestone set of airbags. I have been researching Leveling kits. From the Rough County 2" kit (Mentioned above) for 59.99 with lots of great reviews to the Carli 2.5 for 2300 (do not need that). My questions are as follows; Why would one style of truck have 3 different sizes 1.5, 2.0, 2.5" wouldn't only one size actually level your truck? Do you really not need shocks for the rough country 2" leveling kit?
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a 1.5 kit allows bed weight with less lights in the trees
the shock question...it depends where you current shocks park at rest. If you have 1/3 tube exposed...a level kit will get you to 1/2 tube exposed which is perfect.
but...if you are 1/2 to 3/4 tube exposed...level kit could result in bottoming out during expansion.
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You should look at a more complete kit like a ready lift , they are cheap and give factory ride, it also allows all suspension components to be adjusted for a 2.5 lift, you can also get a 5" rear block and that won't put the lights in the trees. That's the kit I have "2.5 sst ", paid 325 for mine.
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if you put 2.5 level kit , soon as you load up the truck, your lights will be in the trees.
a 1.5 kit allows bed weight with less lights in the trees
the shock question...it depends where you current shocks park at rest. If you have 1/3 tube exposed...a level kit will get you to 1/2 tube exposed which is perfect.
but...if you are 1/2 to 3/4 tube exposed...level kit could result in bottoming out during expansion.
I will check my shock extension, and use that to see what I need.
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You should look at a more complete kit like a ready lift , they are cheap and give factory ride, it also allows all suspension components to be adjusted for a 2.5 lift, you can also get a 5" rear block and that won't put the lights in the trees. That's the kit I have "2.5 sst ", paid 325 for mine.
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